Simenon back in jumping groove

Simenon recorded his first victory over timber since May 2012 with success in the Kevin McManus Bookmakers Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary on Saturday.

Simenon back in jumping groove
Mon, 14 Jul, 2014 - 01:00

One of the most admirable dual-purpose horses in training and twice a Royal Ascot winner, he has been campaigned exclusively on the Flat in recent times, finishing second in last season’s Gold Cup at the Royal meeting and fourth in the Melbourne Cup.

He has also run in Japan, Hong Kong and Dubai, and signalled a return to form when fifth to Leading Light in this year’s Gold Cup.

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